Stump-extractor.



No. 741,026. PATENTED OCT. 1s, 190s.

J. C. FULLI'NGTON.

STUMP EXTRAGIOR.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 2, 1903.

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UNITED STATES Patented october 13, 190e.

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SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 741,026, datedy October 13, 1903.

Application filed May Z, 1903. Serial 'No.l. @To model.) I

.T a/ZZ whom t may concern,.-

Be it known that I, JOHN C. FULLINGTON, a citizen of the United States, residing at Pinehurst, in the county of Dooly and State of Georgia, have invented new and useful Improvements in Stump-Extractors, of which -the following is a specification.

This invention relates to stu mp-extractors, the object in view being to provide a machine of the character described which is simple in construction and operation and durable and effective in practice, the machine being so constructed that it is made portable by being mounted upon carrying-wheels, so that it may be readily drawn or transported from place to place. In addition to a powerhead or windlass and sweep for operating the same the machine embodies a novel arrangement of anchoring device, whereby the machine can be conveniently and reliably anchored to an adjacent tree, stump, or other projection.

With the above and other objects in view, the nature of which will more fully appear as the description proceeds, the invention consists iny the novel construction, combination, and arrangement of parts hereinafter more fully described, illustrated, and claimed.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 is a side elevation of a stump-extractor constructed in accordance with the present invention. Fig. 2 is a plan view of the same. Fig. 3 is acentral vertical section through the same; and Figa is a horizontal section through the machine, taken below the cap-plate.

Like numerals of reference designate corresponding parts in all gures of the drawings.

The machine contemplated in this invention comprises, essentially, a base or bed-piece 1 of cruciform shape, or, in other words, comprises a series of arms radiating from a common center. Located above and at a suitable distance from the base or bed-piecel is a circular cap-piece 2, which is supported above` the base by means of side pieces 3, preferably tenoned into the base or bed-piece, as shown in Fig. 3. The cap isi-firmly secured to the base by means of a plurality of staybolts 4, as best shown in Fig. 3, said bolts passing through the-cap and base and also through a plate 5, supported upon the upper side of the cap-piece 2 and forming a table.

Arranged between the cap and base is a drum 5, having at its lower end a depending journal 7, which is received in a bearing 8, let into 'the base 1,'said drum being provided at its upper end with au upwardly-extending journal or stem 9, which is received in a bearing 10, let into the cap-piece 2, all as shown in Fig. 3. The stem or journal 9 extends upward through a plate or table 5 and at a sufficient distance above the same to admit of the connection therewith of an operative lever or sweep 11. The sweep, as best shown in Fig. 2, is composed of a pair of inwardly-divergiugbars 12, which straddle the upper portion of the stern or journal 9, thelatter being provided with oppositely-arranged iiat sur# faces 13, against which the bars 12 rest and against which they are secured by means of clamping-bolts 14, arranged at opposite sides of the top of the stem 9 andpassing through the bars 12 et the sweep. Each of the bars 12 also has secured thereto a pawl or dog 15, the same being pivotally mounted and adapted to travel in contact with the upper surface of the plate or table 5, so as to prevent the backward movement of the sweep, the

sweep being operated by one or more draftanimals, which may be -hitched to a whithetree 16 at the outerY end of the sweep, as

shown. Inclined braces 17 are interposed between the cap-piece 2 and the base l, and a diagonal brace 18 connects two of the radiating arms of the base, as shown best in Fig. 4:, said brace being bolted or riveted to said arms, as shown at 19. Y

The machine as a whole is supported upon an axle 20, provided at its opposite ends with carrying-wheels 21. The two arms of the base lying opposite those which are connected by the diagonal brace 1S are provided with eyes 22, which receive detachable hooks 23, connected with the opposite ends of an anchoring-table 24C, which is.Y adapted to be passed around a tree or stump (indicated at 25) for the purpose of anchoring the machine. The drum is provided with a suitable cable 26, adapted to be secured in any convenient manner to the stump to be extracted.

After anchoring the machine in the manner described, and illustrated in Fig. 4, one or more draft-animals are hitched to the whiiflevtree 16v and driven in a circular path around IOO l the machine, the cable 26 being connected with the stump to be removed. The cable 26 is thus wrapped around the drum and a direct pull given to the stump.

Various changes in the form, proportion, and minor details of construction may be resorted to without departing from the spirit or sacrificing any of lthe advantages of' the in- Vention.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed as new isl. A stu mp-extractor comprising a base of cruciform shape having a series of radiating arms, a cap-piece supported above the base, a rotary drum mounted between the cap-piece and base, a sweep connected with the drum, an anchoring-cable having its ends detachably connected with two of the arms of the base at one side of the machine, and-a diagonal brace connecting the arms of the base opposite those to which the anchoring-cable is attached, substantially as described.

2. A stump-extractor comprising a'cruciform base having a series of radiating arms, a circular cappiece supported above the base, a plate thereon forming a table, a drum mounted between the cap and base and journaled therein, a sweep connected to the drum above the table and carrying one or more dogs which travel in contact with the table, inclined braces interposed between the cap and base, an anchoring-cable having its opposite ends detachably connected with two arms of the base, and a diagonal horizontal brace connecting the arms of the base opposite to those arms to which the anchoringcable is attached, substantially as described.

3. A stump-extractor comprising a cruciform base having a series of radiating arms, an axle and wheels upon which said base is supported, a circular cap -piece supported above the base, side pieces interposed between the base and cap, stay-bolts connecting the cap and base, a drum. interposed between the cap and base and journaled therein, a sweep connected with the drum and carrying one or more dogs for preventing backward movement thereof, inclined braces interposed between the cap and base, a diagonal horizontal brace connecting the outer ends of two of the arms of the base, and an anchoring-cable having its ends detachably connected to those arms of the base which lie opposite the diagonal brace, substantially as described.

In testimony whereof I aix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

JOHN C. FULLINGTON.

Witnesses:

A. E. J ORDAN, G. W. SHEPPARD. 

